Baltimore District

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, welcomes new commanding officer

Press Operations — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 19:41:25 GMT

Col. Francis Pera became the 70th commander and district engineer of the U.S. Army Corps of

Corps of Engineers to host public meetings regarding SM-1A deactivated nuclear power plant

Press Operations — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 15:43:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, will host a series of in-person and virtual

Latest Oysters Outcome data shows Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement will be met

Press Operations — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 17:27:00 GMT

Newly released data from June 6, 2024, on oyster reef restoration in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries indicates that the Oysters Outcome in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed agreement will be met by the 2025 deadline.

Washington Aqueduct recommends lift of Boil Water Advisory for District of Columbia and parts of Northern VA

Press Operations — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 13:28:00 GMT

The Washington Aqueduct recommends lifting the Boil Water Advisory issued Jul. 3, 2024, for the District of Columbia and portions of Northern Virginia after water levels return to normal ranges.

Washington Aqueduct advises Boil Water Advisory for District of Columbia and parts of Northern VA

Press Operations — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 03:05:58 GMT

The Washington Aqueduct has recommended issuance of a Boil Water Advisory for the District of

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces full restoration of Baltimore's Fort McHenry Federal Channel

Press Operations — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 21:46:00 GMT

As part of the Unified Command response to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Navy Supervisor of Salvage and Diving today restored the Fort McHenry Federal Channel to its original operational dimensions of 700 feet wide and 50 feet deep for commercial maritime transit through the Port of Baltimore.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers expands Port of Baltimore Limited Access Channel

Press Operations — Fri, 24 May 2024 15:45:00 GMT

Along with the removal of the M/V Dali, salvage crews expanded the Port of Baltimore limited access

Steve Young's Legacy: Four Decades of Dedication at Indian Rock Dam

DoD News — Wed, 22 May 2024 14:59:00 GMT

The Indian Rock Dam is firmly positioned in southern Pennsylvania, where Codorus Creek drifts through the countryside. Steve Young, a seasoned veteran of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has more than 40 years of dedicated service at the helm of this critical infrastructure.

Raystown Lake to commemorate 50th anniversary with public dam tours, rededication ceremony

Press Operations — Tue, 21 May 2024 18:46:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, proudly commemorates Raystown Dam’s

Safety: The throughline of the Francis Scott Key Bridge response

Joshua Voda — Thu, 02 May 2024 15:48:00 GMT

In the response for the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, safety is paramount to the success of the Unified Command's efforts.

Be a Part of the Solution to Raystown Lake Pollution!

Press Operations — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 21:44:10 GMT

The Friends of Raystown Lake and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) are calling on volunteers to participate in a shoreline cleanup at Raystown Lake during the annual Lake Cleanup Day, scheduled for Saturday, May 4, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tatman Run Recreation Area (rain or shine).

From Bugs to Bridges: A Biologist’s Dedication Shines in Baltimore Harbor Crisis

Jeremy Todd — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:03:08 GMT

Ariel Poirier, a biologist with USACE Baltimore, applies her passion for nature and expertise as an operations liaison in response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

Large flock of cranes nibbles at Key Bridge wreckage

Bobby Petty — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:15:00 GMT

Having removed roughly 3,000 of the estimated 50,000 tons of mangled iron trusswork, rebar, and concrete resting on the bottom of the Patapsco River, the cranes supporting the Francis Scott Key Bridge response still have much work ahead of them.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers clears wreckage from Limited Access Channel in Port of Baltimore

Press Operations — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:00:00 GMT

With the removal of a 560-ton section of structural steel on April 22, the U.S. Army Corps of

Baltimore Native Leads Coordination Efforts for US Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore in Key Bridge Response

Jeremy Todd — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:48:14 GMT

In the heart of Baltimore, Kimberly Matthews, a design manager with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore, stands at the forefront of disaster mitigation efforts, orchestrating a seamless coordination between USACE engineers and architectural engineering firms.

Versatile Ecologist Takes on Multiple Roles to Ensure Smooth Operations at Unified Command Center

Jeremy Todd — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:18:00 GMT

In the heart of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), where efficiency is paramount and every role is critical, Amani Khalil stands out as a beacon of adaptability and expertise.

USACE’s underwater response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

Brianna Clay — Sat, 13 Apr 2024 18:58:00 GMT

In the Key Bridge Response, USACE is working in a joint effort with the U.S. Navy’s Supervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV) to oversee the commercial dive companies performing the work underwater.

Howell Run Picnic Area at Jennings Randolph Lake remains closed for 2024 recreation season

Press Operations — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 14:00:54 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District announces that the Howell Run Picnic Area at Jennings Randolph Lake will remain closed for the 2024 recreation season due to construction.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers develops tentative timeline to reopen Fort McHenry Channel following Key Bridge collapse

Press Operations — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 21:30:00 GMT

BALTIMORE – As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District continues working with local, state and federal partners to clear the wreckage along the Fort McHenry Channel following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, engineers have determined a tentative timeline for the restoration for safe navigation in and out of the Port of Baltimore.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers leading effort to clear Fort McHenry Channel following Key Bridge collapse

Press Operations — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 22:29:00 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District activated its Emergency Operations Center